Sr Transmission Assets Engineer (Engineering)

TL;DR

Sr Transmission Assets Engineer (Engineering): Managing transmission facility maintenance standards and compliance for the high-voltage power grid with an accent on regulatory adherence and asset reliability. Focus on implementing maintenance standards, overseeing competitive solicitation processes, and ensuring grid stability through technical oversight and stakeholder collaboration.

Location: Must be based in or able to relocate to the USA (Hybrid or local remote schedule available).

Salary: $116,925–$163,695 annually.

Company

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the high-voltage power grid for 30 million Californians, ensuring reliable electricity delivery and impartial market access.

What you will do

• Enforce ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards and conduct maintenance reviews of PTO records and facilities.
• Review and approve equipment rating entries for the Transmission Register.
• Provide substation expertise for the Transmission Planning Process Phase III competitive solicitation.
• Partner with Grid Operations and Regional Transmission Engineering to resolve facility-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with FERC, NERC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Mentor team members and identify improvements to department practices and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in electrical power systems.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in high-voltage transmission facility equipment and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of the Transmission Control Agreement, ISO Tariff, and maintenance policies.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Access, Excel).
• Ability to travel within the ISO footprint 3–7 times per year for equipment inspections.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Nice to have

• California Professional Engineering license.
• Experience with California or WECC transmission grids.
• Experience with protective relaying systems and transmission event analysis.
• Proficiency in GIS mapping software.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employee health, safety, and work-life integration.
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and local remote options.
• Relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects in a leadership-focused energy organization.